Commercial Vehicles on Parkways Fine

Why is it Illegal for Commercial Vehicles to Drive on Parkways?

When New York State’s parkway system was created, it wasn’t designed for commercial vehicles. The parkways use low stone bridges that often have an overhead clearance that is less than 14 feet. This makes these roads unsuitable for tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles. Without receiving specific authorization from the NYSDOT that allows you to travel on these roads, it’s otherwise illegal.

But often commercial drivers that aren’t familiar with any area will end up on a parkway. This can lead to drivers hitting bridges or getting stuck under a bridge.

What Can I Expect?

By disobeying traffic regulations and driving on a parkway, you can expect:

Fines and points on your CDL

Towing fees in excess of $10,000 for tractor trailers

Reimbursement costs to the state for bridge repair

Out-of-service violations for the driver and CMV

Why You Need a Local Lawyer?

When you get caught driving a commercial vehicle on a parkway, you’re probably going to face some serious penalties. Many trucking companies don’t initially realize the severity of these situations, but finding an attorney is almost always necessary.

Traffic Lawyer Casey Raskob has handled these types of cases since 1978, so he not only has the experience needed to sort these situations out, but he’s visited practically every court from Albany to Montauk. As a lawyer, this means that he knows a lot of the judges within these courts, and knows the approach needed to secure a better deal from them. If you’re faced with a ticket for driving on a parkway, call1-914-271-5383or email info@speedlaw.net for a free consultation.

Avoiding New York’s Downstate Parkways

Downstate New York is filled with parkways that prohibit commercial vehicles, including tractor trailers. If you’re unfamiliar with Downstate, you’ll want to avoid driving on these roadways.

Hudson Valley

Taconic State Parkway – Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester

Bear Mountain Parkway – Westchester County

Saw Mill River Parkway – Westchester County

Bronx River Parkway – Westchester County

Cross County Parkway – Westchester County

Hutchinson River Parkway – Westchester County

Sprain Brook Parkway – Westchester County

Long Mountain Parkway – Orange County

Palisades Interstate Parkway – Orange and Rockland

Lake Welch Parkway – Rockland County

New York City

Bronx River Parkway – The Bronx

Hutchinson River Parkway – The Bronx

Mosholu Parkway – The Bronx

Pelham Parkway – The Bronx

Henry Hudson Parkway – The Bronx and Manhattan

FDR Drive – Manhattan

Harlem River Drive – Manhattan

Cross Island Parkway – Queens

Grand Central Parkway – Queens

Jackie Robinson Parkway – Queens & Brooklyn

Belt Parkway – Queens & Brooklyn

Korean War Veteran’s Parkway – Staten Island

Long Island

Bethpage State Parkway – Nassau County

Loop Parkway – Nassau County

Meadowbrook State Parkway – Nassau County

Wantagh State Parkway – Nassau County

Northern State Parkway – Nassau and Suffolk

Ocean Parkway – Nassau and Suffolk

Southern State Parkway – Nassau and Suffolk

Heckscher Parkway – Suffolk County

Robert Moses Causeway – Suffolk County

Sagtikos Parkway – Suffolk County

Sunkeen Meadow Parkway – Suffolk County

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